A spectacular total lunar eclipse, a 'blood moon,' illuminated the Vietnamese sky.
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26/02/2026 12:39:00
On the evening of March 3rd, astronomy enthusiasts in Vietnam will have the opportunity to witness a spectacular "Blood Moon" phenomenon lasting over 3 hours. Don't miss it!
One of the most fascinating astronomical events that astronomy enthusiasts in Vietnam can observe this year is the total lunar eclipse, also known as the "Blood Moon." This spectacular astronomical phenomenon will take place on the evening of March 3rd (the full moon of the first lunar month). Photo: EPA.
A "blood moon" occurs when the Moon enters the Earth's shadow and turns a deep red color. Photo: DARYA KAWA.
According to experts, many areas around
the world , such as the Pacific, Eastern Europe, Asia, and North America, will be able to observe the total lunar eclipse that will erupt in the night sky on March 3rd. Vietnam is also among the places where this fascinating astronomical phenomenon can be observed. Photo: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio.
According to Time and Date, during this "Blood Moon" phenomenon, approximately 5.58 billion people worldwide (equivalent to about 69% of the world's population) were able to observe at least part of the penumbral phase. Image: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio.
Approximately 2.5 billion people (equivalent to 30.8% of the population) were able to observe all the phases, but only about 176 million people (approximately 2.2% of the population) were able to observe the entire phenomenon from beginning to end. Image: EDUARD MUZHEVSKYI/GETTY IMAGES.
The lunar eclipse began at 3:44 PM (Vietnam time) with the penumbral phase, followed by a partial eclipse at 4:50 PM. The total eclipse started at 6:04 PM. Photo: Javier Zayas Photography via Getty Images.
At 6:33 PM, the lunar eclipse reached its maximum. At 7:02 PM, the total lunar eclipse ended. At 8:17 PM, the partial lunar eclipse ended. At 9:23 PM, the penumbral lunar eclipse ended. Photo: Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto via Getty Images.
In Vietnam, people could admire the "Blood Moon" for about three hours, starting from the total lunar eclipse around 6 PM on March 3rd (the night of the full moon in the first lunar month), until it ended. Photo: Thomas Kronsteiner/Getty Images.
If you miss the chance to see the "Blood Moon" on the evening of March 3rd, you'll have to wait until December 31st, 2028 to observe a total lunar eclipse. Photo: JG Photography/Alamy.
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